Aluminum Sheet Goods EPDs in the US: The Data Guide
Planning an Environmental Product Declaration for aluminum sheet, coil, plate, or metal cladding in 2026? This deep dive lays out who is publishing, which program operators dominate, which PCRs are being used, and when expiries hit next. You will see where the competitive bar sits in the United States and how to time an EPD so sales does not stall when bids request one.
What “aluminum sheet goods” means in specs
Teams search and specify under a handful of labels: aluminum sheet, coil, plate, metal cladding, insulated or composite metal panels, and wall panels. The category also touches panelized systems where the visible face is aluminum. If your product fits one of these descriptions, the data below describes your competitive field.
The 5‑year snapshot in one place
Across the last five years in the United States, we see 11 currently valid EPDs for Aluminum Sheet Goods, published by 5 manufacturers, across 5 program operators and 6 distinct PCRs. The freshest addition landed on Jul 2, 2024. Seven of those EPDs involved an EPD consultant or service provider. That mix tells us the market is active enough to benchmark against peers, yet still small enough that a well‑timed EPD can stand out.
Issuance momentum by year
The pattern matters for planning renewals and launches. Here is the count of EPDs issued in each of the past five years.
| Year | EPDs Issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Momentum peaked in 2021, then cooled. If you are deciding when to enter, quieter years can be a chance to become the spec baseline before the next wave.
The latest entry and why it matters
The most recent EPD we see is for Anodized Aluminum Panels from Dri‑Design, issued on Jul 2, 2024 under SCS Global Services. It references the PCR titled Part B: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding and is valid through Jul 1, 2029. For buyers, a long runway to expiry means fewer questions during carbon reviews while project timelines shift.
Who is publishing EPDs today
Hydro Aluminum leads volume with 7 EPDs. Four other names appear with one EPD each, including Dri‑Design, Novelis, LP Corporation, and JACARANDA INC. That concentration suggests a practical playbook. If your portfolio spans multiple alloys, tempers, or finishes, publishing a small family of product‑specific EPDs can mirror Hydro’s approach and cover your catalog efficiently.
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Program operators in the mix
Five program operators appear in the current set. EPD International AB shows up on 4 EPDs across 2 manufacturers, and EPD Norway appears on 4 EPDs from 1 manufacturer. ASTM International, SCS Global Services, and the European Aluminium Association each host a single EPD. Diversity is real here. This is not a one‑operator market, and competing manufacturers are comfortable publishing in Europe‑based schemes when the PCR fit is right.
PCRs in play and the 2026 cliff
Six PCRs are represented. Three of them drive an expiry bulge in 2026. We see 8 EPDs expiring in 2026 across ISO 21930:2007 for building products, NPCR 013 Part B for Steel and Aluminum Construction Products, and PCR EPD Norway EN 15804. There are 2 expiries in 2028 tied to Aluminium Building Products and c‑PCR‑006 for wood and wood‑based products. One EPD runs to 2029 under Part B for Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding. Think of a PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Use the common one and your results compare cleanly. Pick an odd fit and every turn becomes a debate.
If your EPD expires in 2026, plan a refresh window that protects bid season. Start LCA data collection one to two quarters ahead of your audit slot. Renewals tend to go faster if the underlying process data is clean and mapped to the new PCR version or a better‑fit alternative.
Consultants and service providers are the norm
Seven of the 11 EPDs were produced with an external EPD consultant or service provider. That is common because the heavy lift is data wrangling and verification, not just modeling. If your team wants the same path of least resistance, an experienced partner like Parq can shoulder collection, gap‑filling, and program operator coordination so engineering and operations keep building product. We move fast because the process is ruthlessly organized, not because corners are cut. Speed without trust is useless.
Notably absent or hard to find as of Jan 17, 2026
Some well‑known North American aluminum players are not visible in this category’s current public registry view as of the date above, or appear to publish in adjacent categories.
- Arconic for architectural sheet and panel products
- Kaiser Aluminum for sheet and plate
- Constellium for rolled products
- ALPOLIC Americas for aluminum composite materials
Absence in this list does not equal no EPD. It can mean their declarations live under a different product category, a different PCR, or are not yet loaded in the registry. If your sales team faces these names in bids, a product‑specific EPD can be a simple tie‑breaker when carbon accounting is required. It’s definately worth verifying how competitors present similar products.
How to choose the right PCR for aluminum sheet goods
Start where competitors are. If peers use NPCR 013 Part B or EN 15804 based Part B for metal cladding, that is the shortest path to comparability. Check the expiry horizon next. If a frequently used PCR is close to revision, a slightly different but accepted PCR with a later next revision can save you a near‑term redo. When choices are murky, pick the PCR that best matches declared unit, system boundaries, and common scenarios in your channel so buyers can line up apples to apples.
The commercial impact in plain terms
On projects with embodied‑carbon targets, products without a product‑specific EPD are often scored using generic values that include a penalty factor. That shifts bids away from products without declarations. An EPD does not win by itself. It removes a barrier so your cost, lead time, and performance actually get compared.
What to do next
- If you have an EPD expiring in 2026, schedule your refresh now to avoid audit bottlenecks and PCR surprises.
- If you have no EPD yet, shortlist a PCR used by direct competitors and line up a verification slot. You will likely recover the effort with a single mid‑sized project win.
- If you manage a broad catalog, map a family release plan. Cover high‑volume SKUs first, then expand to close obvious gaps that block specification.
Data notes and a direct line to the source
This analysis is based on the global public registry most architects and specifiers use. Because of occasional loading delays, EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not all be reflected yet.
Want the full, most up‑to‑date background dataset for this category or a sanity check on which PCR best fits your upcoming EPDs? Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a quick note. I am happy to share the data behind this article and hop on a short call to help for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs exist for Aluminum Sheet Goods in the United States over the last five years?
11 currently valid EPDs are visible over the last five years.
Which manufacturers have the most EPDs in this category?
Hydro Aluminum leads with 7 EPDs. Dri‑Design, Novelis, LP Corporation, and JACARANDA INC. each have 1.
Which EPD program operators are used most often for aluminum sheet goods?
EPD International AB and EPD Norway appear frequently in this set. ASTM International, SCS Global Services, and the European Aluminium Association each host single entries.
When do most expiries occur for existing EPDs in this category?
There is a concentration in 2026 across multiple PCRs, then smaller clusters in 2028, and a single EPD running to 2029.
How many EPDs in this category were produced with an EPD consultant or service provider?
7 of the 11 EPDs involved a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
